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Sneak Peek: Ghostly Summons

Today we have a sneak peek from author John A. Karr’s paranormal suspense novel, Ghostly Summons.

Lars Kelsen doesn’t believe in psychic phenomenon. To him, visions of murder victims are a form of mental illness. Once they begin, options are limited; he can try to ignore them or deal with them by exposing a killer. Only the latter provides any semblance of peace. Temporarily, anyway. Five years into his new life as a programmer, Kelsen—ex-crime beat reporter with a penance he can never fully satisfy—sees a victim.

In person. Upright. Staring.

So begins Kelsen’s return to investigative reporting—complete with attempts on his life, fights, deception, and use of technology such as GPS and computer hacking. And possibly finding a new love interest.

Ghostly Summons is available through Amazon.com, Barnes & Noble, and Amazon UK.

Here is an excerpt from Ghostly Summons… Continue reading “Sneak Peek: Ghostly Summons”

Flash Fiction Challenge: Worst Vacation Ever

Photo by K.S. Brooks

Worst vacation ever.

The national parks were closed because of some congressional budget wrangling.

We got lost in Mexico. The car broke down on a stretch of highway 54 in Texas where there is no cellular service.

Thankfully, all that is behind us now. Just gonna grab a little nap here at poolside. What else could possibly go wrong?

In 250 words or less, tell us a story incorporating the elements in the picture. The 250 word limit will be strictly enforced.

Please keep language and subject matter to a PG-13 level.

Use the comment section below to submit your entry. Entries will be accepted until 5:00 PM Pacific Time on Tuesday, April 16th, 2013.

On Wednesday morning, we will open voting to the public with an online poll for the best writing entry accompanying the photo. Voting will be open until 5:00 PM Thursday.

On Friday morning, the winner will be recognized as we post the winning entry along with the picture as a feature. Best of luck to you all in your writing!

Entries only in the comment section. Other comments will be deleted. See HERE for additional information and terms.

Flash Fiction Star of the Week: Ed Drury

Ed Drury is the readers’ choice in this week’s Indies Unlimited Flash Fiction Challenge. Thanks also to everyone who participated – excellent entries!

The winning entry is rewarded with a special feature here today and a place in our collection of winners which will be published as an e-book at year end.

Without further ado, here’s the winning entry:

Continue reading “Flash Fiction Star of the Week: Ed Drury”

Changing Your Book Cover

Guest post
by Shoshanna Evers

So let’s say you’ve written an amazing book. You’ve had it edited, proofed, formatted it perfectly (or paid someone to do so), and your blurb is stellar.

The book gets some 5 and 4 star reviews. Readers like it! It’s good! So why isn’t it selling?

Look closely. Assess your book cover. Does your cover honestly, without a doubt, sit on the virtual shelf with all those Big 6 covers and shine?

Maybe it does. Maybe your cover is perfect. But maybe, just maybe, the cover you made yourself—or that your friend who knows how to work Photoshop or whatever made for you—isn’t working.

Here are some suggestions for your book cover: Continue reading “Changing Your Book Cover”